Service Overview
Focused legal support for commercial refinance
Commercial refinancing is often used to secure better borrowing terms, extract equity, or consolidate debt tied to an existing commercial property. Unlike residential refinancing, these files often involve more complex financial terms, corporate authority issues, and layered security requirements.
Our office assists both commercial borrowers and private lenders with refinancing transactions so the legal work behind the financing is completed carefully and the new lender’s security is properly registered.
What commercial refinancing may involve
Depending on the transaction, refinancing may be used for:
- Rate and term changes under a new lending arrangement
- Equity take-outs for expansion, capital improvements, or working capital
- Debt consolidation into a single commercial mortgage facility
Common legal work in a commercial refinance
Our work in this area may include:
- Reviewing the lender’s commitment letter and legal conditions
- Conducting title searches and checking for liens or other encumbrances
- Ensuring the existing mortgage is properly discharged on closing
- Confirming the borrower’s corporate authority and resolutions
- Preparing and registering the new commercial mortgage and related security
- Registering PPSA security where corporate assets are part of the collateral package
- Managing fund flow, payouts, and closing adjustments
Commercial refinance files can involve multiple parties and significant financial risk if the closing is not handled properly. Our office helps clients understand the legal requirements and move the transaction forward efficiently.